Parma, OH โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cuyahoga County ยท Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Parma based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Parma
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 71Income: 45Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 26Median Age: 72Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52

Quick Stats

Population

80,131

2023 ACS

Median Income

$67,425

2023

Median Home Value

$157,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,053

2023

Median Age

43.2

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

104.9

100 = national avg

Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with a population of 80,131 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Parma is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Parma is $67,425, and the median home value is $157,600. The cost of living index is 104.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,053 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 43.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

80,131

Male

39,906

49.8%

Female

40,225

50.2%

Median Age

43.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.9%

High School or Higher

44.4%

Foreign Born

10.3%

Veterans

4.8%

Married

37.7%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.296

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

83.0%

Foreign Born

10.3%

White
83.0%
Black
5.0%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
7.2%
Other
2.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%

6,523 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
696 (10.7%)
Puerto Rican
4,409 (67.6%)
Cuban
89 (1.4%)
Dominican
172 (2.6%)
Salvadoran
107 (1.6%)
Guatemalan
160 (2.5%)
Colombian
70 (1.1%)
Honduran
78 (1.2%)
Ecuadorian
104 (1.6%)
Peruvian
238 (3.6%)
Other Hispanic
402 (6.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
457 (24.4%)
Chinese
144 (7.7%)
Filipino
449 (23.9%)
Vietnamese
210 (11.2%)
Korean
15 (0.8%)
Japanese
8 (0.4%)
Pakistani
21 (1.1%)
Cambodian
120 (6.4%)
Thai
17 (0.9%)
Other Asian
434 (23.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
20 (125.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
137 (100.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

76,082

English Only

83.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Slavic Languages

4,218 speakers

Limited English

6.6%

Language Distribution

Slavic Languages
4,218 (5.5%)
Spanish
3,264 (4.3%)
Other Indo-European
2,044 (2.7%)
Arabic
776 (1.0%)
Other Languages
589 (0.8%)
German
368 (0.5%)
Tagalog
317 (0.4%)
Other Asian
235 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
170 (0.2%)
Chinese
119 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

93.4%

Limited English Proficiency

6.6%

Slavic Languages
51.6% limited English
Spanish
25.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
45.1% limited English
Arabic
41.0% limited English
Other Languages
28.5% limited English
German
28.5% limited English
Tagalog
44.2% limited English
Other Asian
58.3% limited English
Vietnamese
67.7% limited English
Chinese
63.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,880

4.8% of population

Disability Rate

18.9%

732 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$47,261

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
15.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.3%
Vietnam
40.5%
Korea
5.2%
World War II
1.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.4%
35-54
21.9%
55-64
15.6%
65-74
27.2%
75+
29.9%

Male Veterans

3,639

93.8%

Female Veterans

241

6.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$47,261

Non-Veteran Income

$37,493

Difference

$9,768

26.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

732

Without Disability

3,148

Disability Rate

18.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

76,874

#1 Ancestry

German

20.3% (16,277)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

14.1% (11,312)

#3 Ancestry

Polish

13.4% (10,740)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
20.3%
Irish
14.1%
Polish
13.4%
Italian
11.5%
English
6.4%
Slovak
4.8%
Ukrainian
4.7%
Hungarian
4.2%
American
3.1%
Arab
1.8%
Czech
1.5%
French
1.5%
Scottish
1.2%
Russian
1.1%
European
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Greek
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Welsh
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

34,640

Family Households

20,810

60.1%

Married Couples

13,885

40.1%

Non-Family Households

13,830

39.9%

Single Mother Households

4,833

14.0%

Single Father Households

2,092

6.0%

Living Alone

11,308

32.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

12,437

In Married Couple

7,846

63.1%

With Single Mother

3,217

25.9%

With Single Father

1,374

11.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$81,794

Married Couple Income

$95,377

Single Mother Income

$54,401

Single Father Income

$65,026

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,122

Grandparents Responsible

393

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$67,425

-8% vs national

Per Capita Income

$36,087

-3% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.8%

-28% vs national

Gini Index

0.3945

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+26% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.4%

of households

How Parma Compares

Parma vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Parma is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Parma. The median household income here is $67,425.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.0%
$25-50K
20.1%
$50-75K
22.9%
$75-100K
16.3%
$100-150K
17.1%
$150-200K
6.5%
$200K+
4.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+36% vs OH avg

Labor Force

45,290

Employed

42,286

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

43.2

Work from Home

10.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

104.9

100 = national avg

+4.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$46,163

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$109,112

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
109.6
Food
101.5
Transportation
103.1
Healthcare
101.2
Utilities
102.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,058

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,279

per month

The median household income in Parma, OH is $67,425, which is 7.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,087. The poverty rate of 9.8% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3945, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 45,290. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 79.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 104.9, which is 4.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 109.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,163 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$220,000

Median List Price

$232,400

Price Per Sq Ft

$159

Days on Market

34

Active Inventory

76

Months of Supply

1.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$204,008

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,395

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

23.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

39.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
23.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
39.0%
Listings with Price Drops
42.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 8.9%List Price โ†‘ 16.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

52

New Listings

54

Pending Sales

82

Homes Sold โ†“ 30.7%New Listings โ†“ 40.0%Pending โ†“ 18.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$159

Median List $/SF

$181

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 19.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Parma, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cleveland, OH metro area, home prices have risen 321.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cleveland, OH housing market rather than Parma alone.

40yr โ†‘ 321.7%20yr โ†‘ 73.8%10yr โ†‘ 98.7%5yr โ†‘ 54%2yr โ†‘ 13.5%Q3 1975 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Cleveland, OH

Parma vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Parma is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$157,600

Median Rent

$1,053

Total Housing Units

36,478

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner Occupied

72.8%

Renter Occupied

27.2%

Median Property Tax

$3,233

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,034

Housing Types

Single Family
80.7%
Multi-Family
19.2%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,233

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.05%

of home value

Median Home Value

$157,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,234

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,233) by the median home value ($157,600). In Parma, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 2.05%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Parma, OH is $220,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 23.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $159. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,395/month. About 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 36,478 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,233. The effective tax rate is 2.05%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.19

per 1,000 residents

-54% vs national

Property Crime Rate

7.10

per 1,000 residents

-59% vs national

Total Crimes

655

2024

Violent Clearance

49%

cases solved

Property Clearance

31%

cases solved

YoY Change

-5.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Parma Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Parma vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Parma is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 20.0%Property โ†“ 44.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Parma police solve 65% of aggravated assault cases but only 4% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent230.294.3%
RobberyViolent80.1050.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent630.8065.1%
BurglaryProperty540.6822.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty4335.4835.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty740.949.5%

Parma, OH reported 94 violent crimes and 561 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.19 per 1,000 residents is 54.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 49% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 433 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 22.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024945611.197.10
2023995191.256.58
20221147111.448.99
20211265801.627.47
20201356881.748.86
20191127591.439.69
20181248461.5710.71
20171419051.7811.41
20161081,1021.3613.85
2015791,0270.9912.89

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

64.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

98.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$246.6M

Individual Assistance

$37.8M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $238.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$231.2M$9.5M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Due to the Reโ€ฆ โ†’HurricaneJan 2013$11.0Mโ€”
Severe Storms โ†’Severe StormJun 2012โ€”โ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowApr 2008$39Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJul 2006โ€”$1.9M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$167Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004$2.9M$5.4M
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003$1.3Mโ€”
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoAug 2003โ€”$20.9M
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormNov 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1989โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1978โ€”โ€”
Winds, Tornadoes, Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Agnes โ†’FloodJul 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJul 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes & Severe Storms โ†’TornadoApr 1965โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,729

Total Claims Paid

$35,231,146

Avg Claim Payout

$20,377

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

19

Federal Funding

$10,980,472

Properties Protected

88

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine6$6,273,880
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine6$869,410
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine4$576,041
300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects1$2,670,713
203.3: Wet Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine1$48,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Parma has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,729 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $246,565,199 in public assistance recovery funding. $37,818,311 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.5%

3.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.6%

Arthritis

28.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

29.8%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Parma has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Parma Community General Hospit...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Parma Community General Hospital0.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”
Southwest General Health Center3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Metrohealth System4.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Fairview Hospital6.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Marymount Hospital6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

79.0%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

1.3%

+46% vs national

Work From Home

10.3%

+11% vs national

Carpool

6.1%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Parma's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2018)

Fatalities

5

2018

1-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Alcohol-Related

2

40% of total

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Parma, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 79.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.3% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 1.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.1% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work. In 2018, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.0%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

34,640

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.0%
Cellular Data Plan
80.2%
Satellite
4.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.2%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.0%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
85.5%
Desktop / Laptop
79.0%
Tablet
58.8%
Smartphone Only
8.6%
No Computer
6.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7ยข

per kWh

-28% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1ยข

per kWh

-36% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Parma vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

89.7% of households in Parma have broadband internet access. 77.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Parma is located in Cuyahoga County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Parma.

Election Overview

Source: Cuyahoga County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

376,384

65.4%

GOP Votes

195,164

33.9%

Total Votes

575,890

Margin

D+31.5%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+31.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024376,384195,164575,89065.4%33.9%D+31.5
2020416,176202,699625,67066.5%32.4%D+34.1
2016383,974179,894583,23065.8%30.8%D+35.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cuyahoga County recorded 575,890 total votes. Democrats won the county with 65.4% of the vote compared to 33.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+31.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cuyahoga County has shifted 3.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

195

Total Assets

$196.8M

Total Income

$138.2M

Per 10K Residents

24.3

nonprofits

-64.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

26

Median Assets

$957K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
33
Arts & Culture
24
Religion
19
Human Services
10
Recreation & Sports
8
Community Improvement
4
Philanthropy
4
Animal-Related
3
Youth Development
3
Public Benefit
3
Environment
2
Health Care
2
Mental Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
International
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Public Safety
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
71.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $141.3M of $196.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Parma

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
THE HUMBLE HEART - GENTLE SOUL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$57.1M$36.5M2021
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS PARMA COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$15.9M$14.8M2001
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS OLD BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$12.3M$5.2M1997
PARMA HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$11.4M$3.5M1989
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS WESTPARK COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$9.8M$4.7M2001
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS ELYRIA COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$8.8M$6.4M2001
WEST CREEK CONSERVANCYEnvironment$7.8M$14.0M2000
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS MADISON COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$6.5M$4.9M2005
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS STOCKYARD COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$6.0M$3.1M2003
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTSEducation$5.7M$4.3M2009
PADUA FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL ENDOWMENT TRUSTEducation$5.4M$2.5M1981
GREATER CLEVELAND SHIVA - VISHNU TEMPLE INCReligion$5.4M$928K1985
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS PURITANS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARYEducation$4.8M$3.2M2003
SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 33 CLEVELAND DISTRICT JOINTEmployment$4.3M$1.6M1998
NORTHEAST OHIO SPCA INCHuman Services$4.1M$2.4M2004
CLEVELAND FURNITURE BANKHuman Services$3.4M$2.3M2007
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS OLD BROOKLYN COMMUNITY MIDDLEEducation$3.3M$3.5M2005
GLOBAL VILLAGE ACADEMY INCEducation$3.2M$3.9M2011
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS-PURITAS COMMUNITY MIDDLEEducation$2.7M$2.1M2007
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS EASTSIDE ARTS ACADEMYEducation$2.2M$3.1M2012
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN CLEVELAND INCโ€”$2.0M$1.9M1989
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS LORAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLSโ€”$2.0M$1.8M2005
HUBER HEIGHTS PREPARATORY ACADEMYEducation$1.9M$2.0M2020
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS WESTPARK COMMUNITY MIDDLEEducation$1.9M$2.9M2005
PARMA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$1.5M$36K2014
PARMA ANIMAL SHELTER INCAnimal-Related$1.2M$378K2003
P A S O FOUNDATIONโ€”$957K$158K1979
CONSTELLATION SCHOOLS STOCKYARD MIDDLEEducation$830K$1.0M2012
ZOE FOR LIFEHuman Services$578K$208K2001
GERMAN CENTRAL FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$537K$443K2000
CHURCH OF LIVING HOPEReligion$520K$126K2014
DANCING CLASSROOMS NORTHEAST OHIOArts & Culture$479K$230K2008
FORESTWOOD SKATING CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$450K$574K2011
PROVIDENCE ACADEMYEducation$295K$698K2019
PROJECT WHITE BUTTERFLYMental Health$212K$348K2021
EL TABERNACULO PLENITUD INCReligion$210K$90K2024
PARMA CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONEducation$206K$107K2011
SPORTS & SCHOLARS INCYouth Development$202K$342K2012
PARMA HOCKEY ASSN INCRecreation & Sports$159K$297K2016
ALL FAITHS PANTRYFood & Agriculture$125K$345K2011
PARMA AREA HISTORIC SOCIETYโ€”$107K$120K1989
LOVE PURE MISSIONS LLCโ€”$76K$121K2019
PTA OHIO CONGRESSEducation$56K$93K1973
CHESAPEAKE NAVAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$53Kโ€”2009
NORMANDY INVADERS BOOSTER CLUBEducation$49K$76K2005
CLEVELAND AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION INCHousing & Shelter$49K$90K2010
CLEVELAND AREA SOAP BOX DERBY ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$43K$3K1977
UKRAINIAN CULTURAL ARTS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CLEVELAND INCArts & Culture$29K$57K1989
CLEVELAND ALLIANCE SOCCER ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$12K$684K2011
FOOD DEPOT TO HEALTH INCORPORATEDInternational$5K$16K2025

Parma, OH has 195 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $196.8M. The most common category is Education, with 33 organizations. 26 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 24.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

463

Total Approved

$70.4M

Jobs Supported

2,195

Per 10K Residents

57.8

SBA loans

-33.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

42

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

291 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1993โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

443

Total Amount

$63.1M

Avg Loan

$142,327

Median Loan

$53,400

SBA Guaranteed

$43.2M(69%)

Jobs Supported

1,958

5044% of all loans

Loans

20

Total Amount

$7.4M

Avg Loan

$369,300

Median Loan

$225,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

72

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$15.3M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$212,183

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing165 loans
NAICS 48
$11.2M
Accommodation & Food Services44 loans
NAICS 72
$6.8M
Other Services41 loans
NAICS 81
$6.2M
Construction34 loans
NAICS 23
$2.1M
Retail Trade31 loans
NAICS 44
$4.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Northeast Ohio Practitioner Llc5$5.1M
Ddd Group Llc1$4.7M
12400 Plaza Dr. Llc1$3.2M
Parma Armory Firearms Llc4$1.6M
G5 Parma Llc1$1.6M
Flowerama5$1.2M
Parma Laser Wash Inc.1$1.1M
Ace of Parma Llc1$1.1M
Rogers Venture Investments Llc1$1.0M
Mcintyre Center, Inc.1$1.0M

Parma, OH has received 463 SBA loans totaling $70.4M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 443 loans (96% of the total), supporting 1,958 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 20 loans totaling $7.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Parma is The Huntington National Bank with 291 loans. That works out to 57.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

30

Total Population

731,527

Avg Median Income

-$22,156,666

Avg Home Value

-$22,040,989

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4401718,378$72,044$187,800$9816.1
44101621N/AN/AN/A0.1
4410240,178$40,303$99,300$9116.1
4410419,716$24,009$60,600$6544.7
4410533,358$38,294$56,400$8888.9
4410750,384$65,778$241,400$1,0115.4
4410938,098$43,130$112,700$8617.1
4411139,950$54,790$130,000$9386.5
4411319,619$70,140$295,400$1,3743.8
441147,472$45,400$112,900$1,2963.0
4411510,389$21,293$151,300$8502.1
4411621,527$93,532$327,600$1,1464.9
4412034,274$46,326$115,700$8905.2
4412529,366$55,524$107,400$1,10314.0
4412617,012$77,944$225,800$9664.5
441274,399$32,955$50,600$6571.8
4412928,607$67,619$150,400$1,0245.8
4413049,778$68,099$184,900$1,04517.1
4413120,619$98,838$252,400$1,51215.7
4413331,045$81,803$276,200$1,06121.4
4413438,231$67,116$153,500$1,1089.7
4413527,591$48,930$119,100$93510.2
4413625,068$93,713$271,300$1,26413.5
4413723,385$52,990$89,800$1,3225.2
4414113,954$127,347$360,300$1,44824.2
4414218,359$67,178$158,300$1,0907.4
4414421,266$59,775$138,000$9235.5
4414719,768$99,431$292,500$1,07513.0
4414921,042$114,107$289,700$96911.3
442338,073$138,268$425,700$94826.7

Parma, OH has 30 ZIP codes with a combined population of 731,527. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$22,156,666. The average median home value is -$22,040,989. The average median monthly rent is -$22,221,214.

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